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Diefenback Family History

Diefenback Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Diefenbach, Dieffenbach, Diepenbrock, Dillenbeck, Biedenbach

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Where is the Diefenback family from?

You can see how Diefenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diefenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diefenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Diefenback families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Diefenback's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Diefenback families in 1880.
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What did your Diefenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diefenback. 38% of Diefenback men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Diefenback women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diefenback were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Contractor
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Diefenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Diefenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diefenback census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Diefenback. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Diefenback. For the veterans among your Diefenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diefenback lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Diefenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Diefenback in 1970 was 82, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diefenback ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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